Sen Ji-Hu spent two star-years training in a different realm from the Unirse. As a mixed breed of human and a legendary Spirit beast, he needs to go through phases of gene and mental power evolution in order to consilidate his form as a half human and half legendary beast. This trainings helps him to be able to easily switch between his beast and human form.
Also it makes it easier to control the enormous amount of power(aura) and dominating pheromones around him. He learns to perfect the skill of surpressing his mental power and gene level without causing any side effects.
Although he was born with powerful genes and an extremely high mental level, he dare not walk in any public place without at least five SSS level personnels who act as 'shields' for the public.
Shields for the public because, they act as a barrier using their mental powers to contain and tone his (Ji-Hu's) SSSS+ pheromones from unintentionally surpressing the general public.
Even though Sen Ji-Hu is 27star-years old now(he left at 25), he is still considered too young to know how to fully control his aura without proper guidance. His clan members are the only ones who can contain his powerful genes outside his 'personnels'. The two star-years were meant to also consolidate his genes and core foundation, which he successfully did.
After this stage, his next 'evolution' will be at a hundred star-years old. That will be the final stage of his evolution as a SSSS+ Sen.
After two long star-years away he arrived just on time to kiss his future groom a 'Happy 20th Birthday'. Not forgetting to spoil him with a ballroom filled with every precious gemstones from the celestial realm.
The rest of the day witnessed how he openly and lavishly sent out gifts to the Jee family home. The entire elite-high society finally got wind of the next future 'Madame Seo'. As if like a control button pressed, some big families begin to secretly plan their next moves.
It also made some sigh in envy, beating their chest for not taking an opportunity earlier.
The Jee parents were surprised by the sudden influx of priceless gifts from the young Seo familyhead. At first they were confused, but seeing the blushing red cheeks of their son, they suddenly realised what was happening.
Gwan-il is called in by his parents and asked about his relationship with the Sen.
"Is he the reason you didn't want to go to the 'Mate-Match Center' nor go for blind dates?" his mother asks with soft smile.
Gwan-il felt embarrassed to talk about his secret crush on the Sen with his parents but he knew it would have to happen sooner or later. He takes a deep breath and shyly tells them about his long time crush on the Sen.
"Also I did go to the 'Mate Match Centre' last star-year to see who my mate match is" he taps on his palm and a small pop up screen appears. With a few clicks, he transfers a copy of a file to them.
"Ji-Hu hyung and I are 98.09% rare match" his cheeks are flaming hot now.
Jee parents were surprised once again. It was rare to get a 80% gene match, but their son got a higher percentage. This means there's nothing they can do to go against this future match. They felt a bit apprenhensive and worried.
They got a bit angry that the giant 'boy' made their baby sad because of the old rumour of his(JH) dating scandal.
Aside that, they spoke about their worries towards the Seos'.
"The Seo family is not an easy family. They are not many within the family but there's always a mixed race child in each generation. A mixed breed human Seo always tend to marry a celestial being from the Legendary Beast Star. The child of the couple becomes a mixed breed or what some call 'pure blooded Sen'. The mixed breed child will always lead the family"
"In Imperial Prime Minister Seo's case, she is the second Sen who is a mixed breed child in her generation. She married a member of the Legendary Beast Star, who is the second Grand Protector of the Empire. An interesting fact about the Seo familyheads is that because of their blood, they can only imprint on one chosen mate for their lifetime. And the bond can not be easily broken, not even in death. Also they can extend the lifespan of their partners to be the same as theirs. Basically tying their lives together" Father Jee patiently explains.
They also made him understand the general overview about the position the young familyhead holds both in his family and the Empire.
"He is the next generation of the Empire's Grand Protectors. His job will include defending the Empire in case of a general state of emergency. He will get the power to enthrone and dethrone an Emperor or Empress should he find them unsuitable to rule. Unless the Imperial family can give birth to a SSSSS grade heir, which is beyound mortal possibility, the Grand Protectors will have power over who sits on the Imperial throne after a certain period of time. That does not mean the Imperial family are less powerful as they are also of very powerful standing. As long as they do nothing to oppress or try to annihilate the entire humanity after a suitable Emperor or Empress sits on the Imperial throne, the Grand Protectors command will be second after the Imperial family"
"Seo Ji-Hu is currently training to be the Left Imperial Royal Secretary and will be the next Imperial Prime Minister when he turns 150 star-years. As his mate, you will have a lot of responsibility and face alot of heavy pressure from the whole Unirse and possibly the Celestial Army at a certain point in time. You will have to work triple times harder in training and advancing. You will have to be cautious and always alert. Otherwise you will be considered a drag for your Sen"
"Just know you've got eomma and appa willing to do anything to support you if this is really what you want" his eomma smiles softly. Her smooth small hands gently caressing and patting his bigger( just by a bit) hands.
"That's more than I thought" Gwan-il was stunned silly by the whole presented picture of the man he had been in love with all these years. How come he didn't know?!!
He felt apprenhensive for a second but thought;
'The Seos' is second to the Imperial family, after the Emperor. I think HanWool will have it tougher in the future' he grins feeling calmer and more confident.
"I am willing to work harder" he nods with a determined grin.
His parents shared a look giving a helpless smile. They already know what their baby Ven was thinking at this time, but they know their son has never shirked away from any challenges. He maybe as lazy a cat with a full stomach on a sunny day, but he is indeed hardworking when needed.
"Then you have two days of rest before your training as the future 'Lord Seo' begins" his appa taps the fluffy pale white hair. He could see the bright light in those enchanting purple compass-like doe eyes.
'I will protect you till your very last breath my fairy baby' he swore in his heart.
Thus the Jee and Lansfort family began to prepare everything possible to raise their fortunes and train to have more advance mental level weilders.
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The Seo Family:
Sen Ji-Hu visits the ancestral family home to pay his grandparents a visit after his long absence. The Seo grandparents didn't hide the pride in how well their young grandson has improved. All three Seo masters had lunch together, casually talking about Ji-Hu's recent experiences. After, they drank tea over a game of Chess and Go. Both old men simultaneously playing against Ji-Hu.
"I've chosen my mate" he announced
"Oh~" GrandNan(Ven)
"Which family is he from?" GrandPa(Sen)
"The Lord of Imperial Arts and Tutor of the Imperial Crown Prince, Minister Jee of the scholarly Jee family is his father. And Imperial Antique Curator, Lady Lansfort of Nobles Of House Lansfort family from Country Ans is his mother" he answered
"Interesting" GrandNan
"Do you think he would be able to withstand the pressure of leading the family?" GrandPa
"I am more than certain he can rule the Seo family by himself if he puts his mind to it" Ji-Hu chuckles fondly.
"Oh~ then he is interesting" GrandPa nods
"Well perks of being 'doted' on by the MoneyGhouls" Ji-Hu tsked placing his move on the Go table.
"I think I have heard of him before!!" GrandNan
"Is he the second diamond maknae of those money hungry brats?" he asked
"Yep. The second to last maknae of the clan. The rest of the Monarchy also happens to have a soft spot for the three diamond maknaes" Ji-Hu nods in agreement taking a knight out from his grandpa's piece.
"I see~" Grandpa nods
"Then it is better to start his training soon" GrandNan adds
"I will pay a visiting call to the Jee family in a week's time" Ji-Hu smiles.
"Paa and I will get in touch with the old ancestors of the Jee family and Nobleman Lansfort" GrandNan smiles
"Checkmate!!!" grandpa shouts bustling in laughter. Finally after five games, he won one.
"Thank you NanNan" Ji-Hu's smile turns wider and brighter despite loosing.
"Anything for my little Polar cub" the elderly Ven affectionately pats the head leaning on his shoulder, his heart feeling soft at the gesture. "And you shouldn't be too considerate of your Paa. Letting him win all the time won't help his idiot brain"
Sen Ji-Hu chuckles at his NanNan's scolding. Seeing his grandpa starting to boil in anger at being deceived, he quickly made an exist- not before running a crystal Go piece at every loophole his NanNan made- ultimately winning. Hearing them scold him as he hurriedly 'escapes' their wrath, made laughter bubbled on his lips. It made him feel like a child again.
He felt more admiration towards his grandparents. He can believe and trust that they will help his mate transition into his role as the next 'madame' of the Seo family.
The next was to tell his Mother. Sen Seo SeulGi is a tough woman. She has always been strict with work and his upbringing. Which is not too rare amongst the elites. The parents training their children and preparing them to take over vital and important responsibilities in the future.
With her high gene and mental level which has attained years of tuning and polishing, she is known as one of the most remarkable women to still be existing. She hardly lives in the Unirse unless when duty calls. She prefers to stay in a spiritual realm just out the Unirse's atmosphere, as if to watch over the Empire from space.
Ji-Hu makes a holographic call to her. Many have said how different he looks from his Sen mother. Well except for his stoic expressionless face, nothing else resembles the elder Sen.
He got his tanned skin and his golden brown sharp eyes from his birth mum. But except the Seo parents, elders of the Seo family, and the highest ranking Imperials, no one else has seen the 'rumoured' Grand Protector.
"Hello Mother" he curtsey a bow. They first discuss about the general topic pertaining to the Empire and work before bringing the topic to his relationship status.
He explains the same thing to her as he did with his grandparents.
"Bring him to see your eomma when he is ready" she nods
After a brief chat about Ji-Hu's upcoming nuptials, they shift back to talk about work.